Harry Potter actor gets behind the wheel of a Formula E car

Tom Felton to drive a Formula E car

Tom Felton will be trading in his wand for a wheel in this exciting move! During last year's London E-Prix, Felton attended the race as a guest of McLaren's Formula E team. Felton will now be getting behind the wheel of an electric race car himself. Felton said, "I’ve grown up loving wheels my entire life. From my dad teaching me to
ride a bicycle to putting my first poster up on my bedroom wall of a supercar. When I learned to drive a car it was the most liberating experience I’ve ever had. Better than a broomstick even."

He continued, “Nothing could compare to the excitement I have to actually be seated in the driver’s seat of arguably the most exciting vehicle on four wheels on the planet. I know it needs a fifth wheel to steer and I am beyond thrilled to be given the opportunity to do so."

On his actual driving, he said, "I’ll play it cool on the day, obviously, but my inner nine-year-old self will be screaming with joy the moment I get even close to the Formula E car - let alone get to actually drive one! It’ll be a pinch myself, a dream-come-true moment, and I will make the most of every second.”

Felton and various other stars will be racing together at the Miami International Autodrome on 5-6 March 2025.